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Chicken Lasagna

Creamy Chicken Lasagna That Will Transform Your Dinner Nights

This creamy Chicken Lasagna features tender chicken, a luscious spinach sauce, and layers of noodles, perfect for dinner nights.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 12 oz Lasagna Noodles Cook al dente
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded Rotisserie Chicken
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with cottage cheese
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped, optional
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing onions
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Half and Half For a lighter option, mix heavy cream with milk
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Thawed and drained frozen spinach works as a substitute
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Fresh preferred
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Reserve some for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large pot
  • skillet
  • 9x13-inch casserole dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Boil salted water and cook lasagna noodles until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the skillet, letting it melt. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour and cook until golden. Gradually pour in chicken broth and half and half, whisking until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in spinach and minced garlic, seasoning with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
  5. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, half of the mozzarella, and parsley. Mix until well combined.
  6. In a casserole dish, layer spinach sauce, lasagna noodles, ricotta mixture, shredded chicken, and more spinach sauce. Repeat layers and end with spinach sauce.
  7. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  9. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This chicken lasagna can be made ahead, stored in the fridge, or frozen before baking.

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